Last week I showed you how to make a Mason Jar Herb Planter. We’re really working hard to get everything ready for our garden so we’ll be ready for planting as soon as the weather is. This week I made DIY Garden Markers to help us keep track of all of the young plants we […]
Mojito Grilled Steak Salad Recipe
In the spring time and summer, I just love salads. They make the perfect lighter, cooler dinner option for the warmer months. This steak salad is a tasty creation that keeps my steak loving husband happy and my salad loving daughter happy. This Mojito Grilled Steak Salad recipe was shared by Food Network’s Jamika Pessoa […]
Why Is Emotional Intelligence Important And How To Improve EQ
My husband is a teacher and they have inspirational speakers come and speak to the faculty every so often. He shared with me that they had a speaker talk about EQ (emotional intelligence). It is helpful in teaching children and helping them be more well rounded, and more well adjusted. He was impressed by the […]
When Your Child’s Best Friend Is Moving Away
As summer approaches, so does the inevitable parade of moving trucks. Families relocating for family, work, and a variety of other reasons. This is definitely true in our world, and it is hitting very close to home this summer, as my son’s best friend is moving away. Needless to say, my little man is sad […]
Book Making Kit For Kids From Lulu Jr [Review]
My daughter is a book lover. She reads all the time. She has read the Harry Potter series twice through and now she is on the tenth book of Wheel of Time. But when I asked if she would like to take a writing workshop at her school, she said, “No. I like reading not […]
Coleman Family Tent Review: 8 Person Fast Pitch Tent
Spring is here and summer is fast approaching.This is the time of year that my family loves to go camping. We have an annual week long family camping trip to the Smoky Mountains and you never know what other camping trips we may squeeze in. In fact, I just did a mini camping trip with […]
Fun Food For Kids [Creative Presentation Ideas]
We’ve been cooped up so much with the bitter cold temps of this past winter that with every hint of warmth or sunshine the kids are loving the chance to be outdoors. For those days that aren’t so nice we like to bring spring inside with a fun, cute spring lunch. There are so many […]